Question

Why might an author include dialect in a story? check all that apply. to allude to a character’s regional background to describe what a particular setting looks like to add to the cultural context of a story’s setting to allude to a character’s social background to create a more genuine dialogue between characters?

Answer 1

Answer:

• To allude to a character’s regional background
• To add to the cultural context of a story’s setting
• To allude to a character’s social background
• To create a more genuine dialogue between characters

Explanation:

The use of dialect is not uncommon in stories. From the more realistic to the fantastic ones. Many times, the dialect is used as a plot device, even, showing a conversation that creates some tension, but we cannot understand why at that moment. Sometimes, it is used to create a sense of reality and existence to a fictional culture (such as elves in The Lord of the Rings and the Dothraki in Song of Ice and Fire). It does make the characters' backgrounds richer and does say a lot of the culture (specially in more realistic settings). It can also point to the characters background if the dialect is associated with a social class. And it does make the while story feel more genuine.

Answer 2

An author includes dialect in a story to:
- to allude to a character’s regional background
- to add to the cultural context of a story’s setting
- to allude to a character’s social background
- to create a more genuine dialogue between characters

"to describe what a particular setting looks like" is not included since it mainly talks about the setting of the story which is not directly related to the dialect they will be using.